Overview-Consumer Empowerment (Users)

Become empowered by using “ADA-Access-Ready” hearing instruments. Learn how to enhance your hearing in various public settings.

Check out these sections:

• Why
  • “ADA-Access-Ready” Hearing Instruments
  • TEDx OshKosh “What you don’t know about hearing aids” 
• Where are assistive listening systems?
  • All places required to have a hearing loop, FM/RF, or infrared system
  • Google Maps, find if a location has a hearing loop
  • Hearing loop lists, by US state or Canadian Province
• How to use. If you’re new to assistive listening systems, it’s helpful to see some graphics and videos of what you can expect. Check out these sections:
  • Telecoils. Directly connect your hearing instruments to a hearing loop, or using a neckloop with FM or IR systems to get a direct, clear sound.
  • Equipment to borrow from the facility
  • Using telecoils in your hearing aids
  • Using telecoils in your cochlear implants
• Tools and Inquiry templates
  • Advocacy Toolkit
  • Templates-Inquiries. 20+ templates for you to adapt
• Feedback and complaints. How was your experience?
  • • Complaints – Where to Submit
    • Google Reviews. Leave a positive or constructive review
    • Hearing Instruments Manufacturers-Contact Information
    • Templates-Complaints and Feedback. Templates for you to adapt if things aren’t working